The Yokohama Port Symbol Tower is a lesser-known landmark in Yokohama, built primarily for ship navigation, while also offering a green space for the public, complete with a viewing deck and gardens.

Originally constructed in 1935, this railway ferried both workers and construction materials upstream during construction of a dam, which led to the birth of Lake Sesso, a calm emerald body of water beneath the arches of the bridge.

The temple's historical narrative is a result of the land's limitations; the region's unsuitability for rice cultivation led the tenant farmers of the Edo period to sow buckwheat (soba) fields.

Nestled in the mountains west of Aikawa Town, Kanagawa Prefecture, lies Shiokawa Falls—a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Accessing the site through public transportation proves challenging due to its remote location, making a car or motorbike the more viable option.